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Cisco Certified Network Professional(CCNP)
CCNP is an intermediate-level certification for IT professionals who can install, configure, and troubleshoot local and wide area networks for enterprise organizations. It is considered proof of having the ability to work with medium-sized networks with technology such as Security, Converged Networks, Quality of Service (QoS), Virtual Private Networks (VPN) and broadband technologies.
A CCNP can do the following:
Prerequisites:
A Valid CCNA
CCNP ROUTE (642-902)
Planning for Complex Networks, EIGRP, OSPF, Optimizing Routing, Path Control, BGP and Internet Connectivity, Branch Office Connectivity, Mobile Worker Connectivity, IPv6 Introduction
CCNP SWITCH (642-813)
Campus Network Design, VLAN Implementation, Spanning Tree, InterVLAN Routing, Implementing High Availability, First Hop Redundancy, Campus Network Security, Voice and Video in a Campus Network, Wireless LANs in a Campus Network
CCNP TSHOOT (642-832)
Introduction to Network Maintenance, Introduction to Troubleshooting Processes, The Maintenance and Troubleshooting Toolbox, Basic Cisco Catalyst Switch Troubleshooting, Advanced Cisco Catalyst Switch Troubleshooting, Introduction to Troubleshooting Routing Protocols, OSPF and Route Redistribution Troubleshooting, Troubleshooting BGP and Router Performance Issues, Security Troubleshooting, IP Services Troubleshooting, IP Communications Troubleshooting, IPv6 Troubleshooting, Advanced Services Troubleshooting, Large Enterprise Network Troubleshooting
The following are recommended to prepare CCNP:
For a detailed list of Cisco Press Publications visit CCNP Self-Study Resources from Cisco Press